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10.10.2006|Ministry of Defence
Press Release No 69 The Estonian Defense Minister Jaak Joeruut participated in the Informal Meeting of NATO Defence Ministers
The key topicsof meeting was NATO's military transformation. In addition to that the Defence Ministers formulated their viewpoints on the developments in Afganistan, Iraq and Afganistan, as well as the fight against international terrorism.
Joeruut stressed in his speech that one cannot hide...
10.10.2006|Ministry of Defence
Press Release No 68 The Estonian Minister of Defence to Participate in the Informal
Today the Minister of Defence Jaak Joerüü lwill fly to Berlin in order to particiapate in the informal meeting of NATO Defense Ministers starting on Tuesday. The two-day meeting will focus on on NATO military transformation, peace operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kosovo, and the fight against...
10.10.2006|Ministry of Defence
Press Release No 67 Estonia and Armenia to Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Today, on September 9 the Estonian Minister of Defence Jaak Jõerüüt met his Armenian counterpart Serge Sargsyan in order to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries and to discuss further bilateral military cooperation. The sides aIn the framework of IPAP Armenia is planning...
10.10.2006|Ministry of Defence
Press Release no 66 The first Armenian Minister of Defence visits Estonia
On Wednesday, 7th of September, Estonia welcomes the Armenian Minister of Defence, Mr Serzh Sargsyan, who pays a three-day official visit to Estonia accompanied by his delegation from the Armenian Ministry of Defence. The Armenian Minister of Defence willThe topics discussed at the meeting of the...
10.10.2006|Ministry of Defence
Press Release No 60 Estonian Minister of Defence to Participate in Nordic and Baltic Countries Defence Ministries Meeting
On Thursday, August 25 the Minister of Defense Jaak Joerüüt will fly to Oslo in order to participate in the Nordic and Baltic countries Defence Ministers meeting.
The purpose of the meeting is to exchange information, to reaffirm good-neighbourly relations and to plan further cooperation.The...
10.10.2006|Ministry of Defence
Press Release No 54 The Ministry of Defence Considering Legal Action against City of Tallinn
The Estonian Ministry of Defense is considering taking legal action against the City of Tallinn to protect its legal interests.
The Ministry of Defense has ordered an expert opinion survey from engineer Vello Otsmaa and the company TIP Ekspertiis and Ehitus OÜ. The survey points out that the...
10.10.2006|Ministry of Defence
Press Release No 62 Austrian defence Minister to visit Estonia
The Federal Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Austria Günther Platter will arrive tomorrow for a two-day visit in Estonia. The Estonian Minister of Defence Jaak Jõerüüt will welcome the Austrian delegation at the airport together with honourFor Austria, the country to hold presidency...
10.10.2006|Ministry of Defence
Press Release No 57 Estonia will procure a short range air defence system
The Government of Estonia decided on its today's session to start a
procurement for air defence system and invite two world-recognised
companies, MDBA Systems and Raytheon Company, to participate in tender.The goal for this procurement is to equip Estonia with modern and flexibleair defence system...
31.08.2005|Ministry of Defence
Press Release no 33 Estonian and Finnish Defence Ministers Discussed Future Cooperation
On Monday, May 3 the Defence Minister of Finland Seppo Kääriäinen paid a one-day visit to Tallinn. During his visit he met with the Estonian Minister of Defence Jaak Jõerüüt. Both Defence Ministers rated the two countries' cooperation in defence matter\"Defence matters are always special for an...
31.08.2005|Ministry of Defence
Press Release no 49 Estonian and Dutch Minister of Defence to Hold Press Conference
Defence Minister of the Netherlands Henk Kamp arrived in Tallinn yesterday evening for a two-day official visit completing his tour of the three Baltic States.
Defence Minister of the Netherlands Henk Kamp arrived in Tallinn yesterday evening for a two-day official visit completing his tour of...